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The evolution of glumeless sweet corn

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  1. Department of Environmental Sciences, Waltham Field Station, Universiy of Massachusetts, Waltham, Massachusetts

    Walton C. Galinat (Associate Professor, Research Associate)

  2. Bussey Institution of Harvard University, USA

    Walton C. Galinat (Associate Professor, Research Associate)

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Galinat, W.C. The evolution of glumeless sweet corn. Econ Bot 20, 441–445 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02904067

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